SGB Update Outdoor
Outdoor University Shifts Focus to Retail Management Skills…
Since OIA acquired Outdoor University in January, the organization has been working with retailers, manufacturers, and sales reps to see how best to shape this program to meet the needs of the industry. Previously the program was designed exclusively to
Vail Resort’s Fiscal Q1 EPS Flat on 33% Revenue Gain
Vail Resorts, Inc. first quarter of fiscal 2007 total revenues increased $28.1 million, or 32.9% to $113.5 million from $85.4 million for the comparable period last fiscal year. Loss from operations for the quarter increased $1.0 million, or 2.0%, to a lo
Miōn to Operate as Carbon Neutral Brand
Miōn footwear will operate as a carbon neutral brand in 2007 and beyond. The brand formulated this goal to operate as a carbon neutral company just prior to the European Outdoor Show in Friedrichshafen, Germany and the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market
OIA Scores Major Victories During Final Votes of 109th Congress
Outdoor Industry Association scored a series of major victories on Capitol Hill recently. Congress has approved legislation that for the first-time provides a permanent source of funding for local parks and trails. The precedent-setting legislation establ
GBMI Creates U.K. Subsidiary
Global Brand Marketing Inc. is organizing its operations in the United Kingdom in order to establish direct control over its wholesale distribution, merchandising and marketing in that region. In addition, GBMI has hired Steven Price Brown to head up GBMI
Players Gripe About New Spalding Ball…
Before the season even began, there were grumblings of discontent from players about the new game ball introduced by Spalding and the NBA. The new composite microfiber ball replaced the traditional leather ball after testing it during summer league play.
Reebok Expands Relationship with MLB…
Major League Baseball Properties has agreed to name Reebok as an official licensee of MLB apparel for the fan and lifestyle consumer. The multi-year apparel partnership expands Reebok’s current partnership with the League, which, in February 2004, named t
Cutter and Buck Continues Growth Streak in Fiscal Q2; Net Jumps…
Cutter & Buck Inc. posted its fourth consecutive quarter of sales growth for their fiscal second quarter as the company’s revamped lineup added benefits to both the top- and bottom-line. Sales were up in each of the company’s business segments, while the
Forzani Group Thanks Weather for Strong Q3…
The Forzani Group benefited from its recent Fitness Source acquisition, an extended back-to-school season, and accelerated sales trends in October to report strong third quarter sales and earnings. Without the additional revenue from Fitness Source, the
G-III Posts Strong Q3; Increases Guidance…
G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. managed growth in sales through both the margin and expense line to produce a steep gain on the bottom line.
On the sports side of the company’s business, it is in the process of launching an Alyssa Milano collection of juniors
SEW Talks with Reebok About the Future…
At Reebok’s Media Day event at FFANY, SEW sat down with three of the key members of the Rbk team. Paul Harrington, president and CEO, Bob Munroe, president of U.S., and Uli Becker, CMO, talked about their vision for the brand…
Forzani Sees Strong Third Quarter; Comps Increase 7.7%
The Forzani Group Ltd. net earnings for the third quarter were $11.9 million, or 35 cents per share, compared to the prior year's third quarter of $6.5 million, or 20 cents per share, an 83.1% increase in profits and a 75.0% increase in earnings per
Heelys IPO Skates Ahead of Expectations
Heelys IPO officially launched on Thursday and the market priced the 6.425 million share offering well above original estimates. The offering was expected to sell for $16-$18 per share but sold for $21 per share, raising almost $135 million…
Dick’s Sporting Goods and NFL Team Up for Holiday Giving
A special holiday shopping event, co-sponsored by several NFL teams, is scheduled to take place in Dick's Sporting Goods stores throughout December. The event gives approximately 50 underprivileged kids in each community MVP status through a special
Coleman Promotes Three SVPs
The Coleman Company, Inc. promoted three senior vice presidents, Pat Barnett, Senior Vice President of Global Product Management; Bob Fowler, Senior Vice President of Global Supply Chain; and Sam Solomon, Senior Vice President, Global Administration and C
